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Band 7+: You are planning to hold a surprise birthday party for a close friend at a local restaurant. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. - Explain the occasion and the purpose of the party. - Outline your requirements regarding the date, time, and number of guests. - Ask about available menu options and pricing.

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Dear Sir,

It is with great pleasure that I write to you concerning hosting my mother’s 50’th birthday party at your restaurant, Chicken Supreme. I would like to inquire about booking a private room for the event on January 23’rd, 2026.

My family and I have chosen to hold this event at your facility not only because of it’s great food and aesthetics but also, because of the short commute from our home. We plan to invite 25 close family and friends to the party, and would like to book the private room from 2 pm till 8 pm that day.

Additionally, although we are aware that you serve meat based options for most of your dishes we would also like to know if vegan options are availabe, as 4 of our intended guests do not eat meat. Furthermore, we would appreciate it if we could hang up a few decorations and family pictures for the duration of the event, because we know our mother would like that very much.

I look forward to your reply detailing the total cost of this package, and if our specific requests can be made.

Yours Sincerely,

Prisca.

Word Count: 194

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 5

event: 3

family: 3

because: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient details about the number of guests, date/time, and dietary requirements. The tone is appropriately formal and polite. To improve, ensure the opening paragraph directly states the purpose of booking a private room for a surprise birthday party, as the surprise element is not explicitly mentioned.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is immediately clear, and the information is presented in a logical order. The paragraphing is effective, and the use of cohesive devices such as 'additionally' and 'furthermore' helps to connect the ideas. However, there is a minor issue with the flow in the second paragraph, where the reasons for choosing the restaurant could be more smoothly integrated. Also, ensure that all information is directly relevant to the request, avoiding unnecessary details.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using appropriate and natural language. Phrases like 'with great pleasure,' 'aesthetics,' and 'detailing the total cost' are effective. The tone is consistently polite and formal, which is suitable for this type of letter. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider using more varied synonyms and idiomatic expressions where appropriate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures. There are only a few minor errors, such as the incorrect use of '50'th' which should be '50th'. Punctuation is generally accurate. To improve further, pay close attention to proofreading to eliminate minor errors and ensure consistent accuracy throughout the letter.

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